Playground: Glamping parks

Manapouri Holiday Park

• Spacious and scenic holiday park on the shores of Lake Manapouri
• Te Anau 15 minutes' drive; beach and cycleway opposite the site
• On the edge of Fiordland National Park, close to trails and activities

Natuurkampeerterrein Thyencamp

• Eco-friendly sustainable site on a farm 10km from Assen
• Buy apple juice produced locally from the farm's orchards
• Scenic walking and cycle trails nearby: hire bikes on site

Camping Le Mas Fleuri

• Family-friendly Alpes-Maritimes site with mountain views
• A five-minute drive from Sospel; 45 minutes from Monaco
• Outdoor pool, play area, pétanque court and restaurant with terrace

Le Ranch Camping

• Tree-filled family-friendly site on a hill overlooking Cannes
• A 20-minute bus ride from the city centre and beaches
• Heated indoor swimming pool and summer evening entertainment

Nelson Park Riding Centre

• Well-kept, heated pods with views of horses in Birchington, Kent
• A 10-minute drive to Margate beach; 15 minutes to Broadstairs
• Vending machine for snacks; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive

Holiday Lifestyle Henty Bay

• Dog-friendly beachfront site just five kilometres from Portland
• A 25 minute drive to the Petrified Forest; view the seal colony nearby
• Access to a private slipway; beachfront barbecue area and kids’ games

Camping Naturiste Bagheera

• Family-owned and family-run nudist campsite on the coast
• Direct access to a five-kilometre beach
• Wellness centre, gym and bar-restaurant with spectacular views

Ohai Nazaré Outdoor Resort

• Wooded site in a large eco reserve 20 minutes' walk from Nazaré
• Surf and swimming beaches within a 10-minute drive
• Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, bike hire and massage room on site

Wye Glamping

• Luxury glamping in a spectacularly scenic spot in the Welsh hills
• Stunning mountain views 10 minutes' drive from Hay-on-Wye
• Firepit, picnic table, library, kitchen and proper beds in each unit

Hokitika Holiday Park

• Well-equipped family resort five minutes' drive from Hokitika
• Glow Worm Dell five minutes’ drive; Lake Kaniere half an hour
• Playground with sports courts and lookout tower; communal kitchen

Camping Côte Sauvage

• Beachfront site five minutes' bike ride from Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
• A short cycle from more beaches for surfing, swimming and rockpooling
• Summer programme of family-friendly activities and outings

Na-Bé Lavender Lodge and Spa

• Luxurious eco-friendly glamping on a lavender farm
• Close to vineyards, historic cities and the Peneda-Gerês National Park
• Freshwater swimming pool, restaurant and spa with homemade products

Forest Glade Holiday Park

• Leafy park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Family run for over 40 years
• Pool, sauna, licensed shop and wildlife information room

Ingenia Holidays Lake Hume

• Family-friendly holiday park edging Lake Hume in New South Wales
• A 35-minute drive to Hume Dam; 40 minutes to Kurrajong Gap Lookout
• Swimming pool, boat ramp and boat hire; grocery store and café

Camping Le Conleau

• On the Conleau peninsula in southern Brittany
• A couple of minutes' walk from a beach on the Gulf of Morbihan
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, bouncy castle, shop and snack bar

Ohai Conil Outdoor Resort

• Well-equipped family resort 250 metres from Cala Del Aceite beach
• Cádiz, Jerez and Sanlúcar de Barrameda within an hour's drive
• Kids' club, restaurant and free entertainment on site

Parque de Campismo e Caravanismo Termas de Melgaço

• Among mountains near the Minho river
• A short walk from Melgaço Spa and a public pool
• Kids' club, play area, games cabin and barbecues

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Happy Valley Glamping

• Luxury glamping in the woods, 15 minutes' drive from King's Lynn
• Half an hour's drive from the north Norfolk coast
• Play area, hammocks, hot tub and firepits on site

Les Gîtes de Montmartre

• Family-run site with pool, a 10-minute drive from the Atlantic coast
• Within half an hour's drive of surfing, waterparks and theme parks
• Fishing pond, trampolines and bike hire; bar and restaurant